* Minister of Finance in the Republic of South African since 11 May 2009. * Chairperson of World Customs Organisation.

Academic Qualifications

* Bachelor of Pharmacy from University of Durban Westville University.

Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities

* Co-Chairperson of Transtional Executive Council (1993 - 1994. * Co-Chairperson of Multi-party Negotiation (1993). * Chairperson of the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA) (1992). * Chairperson of Parliamentary Constitutional Committee. * Leader of the National Indian Congress. * Leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF). * Key Leader of the African National Congress (ANC) underground structures (1991 - 1994). * Member of the Council of Durban Westville University (1995 -1997). * Member of the ANC/SACP Underground (1977 1990). * Executive member of the Natal Indian Congress (1974 - 1990). * ANC member of Parliament (1994 - 1998). * Secretary and Chairperson of Durban Housing Action Committee (1980 - 1994). * Commissioner of South Africa Revenue Service until 10 May 2009.